Gaggenau strategically collaborates with a variety of architecture, design and forward-thinking media platforms to profile partners, projects and programs geared to connoisseurs of high-design, international cultural experiences, and culinary arts. Each of these partnerships celebrates the “difference that is Gaggenau” including exclusive relationships with top chefs, architects, designers, and developers as well as VIP events and programs in spaces and places not often seen or shared.

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Michael Shvo and Amir Korangy speaking into microphones.

An Evening with Real Estate Icon Michael Shvo

Gaggenau and The Real Deal hosted an exclusive evening at the Miami Experience and Design Center, featuring a fireside chat with developer Michael Shvo on the future of office real estate. The event combined luxury insights, networking, and a MICHELIN-starred culinary experience.

The Chicago showroom's bright interior, with plates arranged carefully on the counter for guests.

Design Chicago 2024: A Fusion of Culinary Art and Cultural Design

As part of the renowned Design Chicago, the Midwest’s largest residential design conference, held September 25-26, 2024, Gaggenau welcomed design professionals, architects, and custom luxury home builders to an exceptional experience in the Chicago showroom.

An aerial shot of the bustling crowd at the Seattle Art Fair.

Gaggenau, Luxe and Albert Lee Curate a VIP Experience at the Seattle Art Fair

Recognized as a one-of-a-kind showcase for the vibrant Pacific Northwest arts community, and a leading destination for the best in modern and contemporary art, Gaggenau in partnership with Luxe Interiors + Design and esteemed appliance store, Albert Lee Appliances, provided a distinguished group of designers a curated VIP tour of the show.

The gorgeous cover of Mexican: A Journey through Design, by Newell Turner.

Mexican: A Journey through Design

Gaggenau and K&N Appliance Gallery hosted Austin architect and design professionals for an engaging conversation with esteemed author, editor and photographer, Newell Turner about his new book Mexican: A Journey through Design.

Skyler Stevenson, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Gaggenau North America.

The Future of Kitchen Design: Downdraft Ventilation

Presented in collaboration with KBDN, Skyler Stevenson, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Gaggenau North America, and Paul DeGrandis, President of SOLA Group, invited attendees to join them for an in-depth discussion about the engineering evolution which lead to the modern downdraft ventilation system, and how it allows for exciting innovations in kitchen design.

Group photo of Paul Esteban (Starcon Industries), Hector and Pamela Magnus (Architects Magnus), Ricardo Rabines and Taal Safdie (Safdie Rabines Architects), and Jake Cattanach (Starcon Industries).

An evening of cuisine and conversation at Addison

Southern California’s only MICHELIN Three Star restaurant, Addison, and Gaggenau hosted influential members of Southern California’s luxury build and design community for an evening of networking and conversations around the design and passion behind a fine dining experience, sponsored by the LA Times.

Sally Forster Jones, smiling and shaking hands with other guests.

Top Industry Professionals Explore the Interconnection of Food and Design

At Chef Jordan Kahn’s high-concept ancestral eating restaurant, Meteora , the Los Angeles Times Hot Property and Gaggenau welcomed some of the biggest names in Southern California’s architect developer, and real estate spheres to discuss the interconnectedness of food, art, architecture and design.

Chef Cantu and Chef Kahn smiling together at the LA Times test kitchen.

The Future of SoCal Development & Design with The Real Deal & Gaggenau

In a unique one-night-only event, Gaggenau, in partnership with The Los Angeles Times and leading real estate magazine The Real Deal, hosted real estate leaders from across California to experience a multi-course dining experience—conceived and prepared by not one, but two, chefs from MICHELIN-Starred restaurants.

Guests of the Celebrating great design with AD Pro webinar

Celebrating Great Design with AD Pro

Gaggenau and AD Pro invited residential architects and designers to resurrect their favorite concepts for the Revitalizing Your Work competition, offering an opportunity to showcase the most inspiring, innovative and engaging designs that never came to be. Moderated by Sam Cochran, Global Features Director, Architectural Digest, the discussion gave these visionaries the opportunity to share their unrealized work.

Panelists included: Josh Green, Josh Green Interior Design and AD100 honoree, and the four professionals selected from the contest: Club 1683 members Daniel Chenin (Daniel Joseph Chenin Ltd); Summer Jensen (Hawk & Co.); Ken Dahlin (Genesis Architecture); as well as Gail Peter Borden (Borden Partnership.)

Artist Pierre Bonnefille shows Club 1683 guests samples of his work.

Gaggenau’s Day of ‘Design et Décor,’ a cultural excursion hosted by Maison&Objet

Gaggenau welcomed several American designers and architects who attended the annual Maison&Objet Design Fair in Paris for a special day of design, culinary delights, and décor. Experience the inspiring sojourn here.

Sunlight shines into the open-plan kitchen of Walker Workshop's Carla Ridge house.

A Room with a View – Carla Ridge House

Sited on a magnificent Southern California hilltop property, the Carla Ridge house is a meticulously designed residence. Gaggenau Club 1683 member Noah Walker of Walker Workshop says of his project, “A key measure of our success is to design and build our projects with the expectation they will outlast us.”

Cookbooks and spices lining shelves above the sleek white counters of the Spy House.

Secret Ingredients – “Spy House” Project

When two former US government intelligence officers found a property, set in a brutalist tower with 270-degree views of Washington DC — they knew it had to be theirs. Simon Jacobsen, architect on the project and Gaggenau Club 1683 member, said the “most challenging part of the project — but ultimately the most satisfying — was the kitchen. It was a unique achievement because it wraps around a wall to maintain the amazing views, no matter where you stand when cooking.”

The LR2 House in Pasadena, California at dusk.

Montalba Architects Named One of Architizer’s Best North American Firms

Gaggenau Club 1683 member firm, Montalba Architects, has been named one of two firms to watch in North America by Architizer. Only one of 33 “trailblazing firms leading the globe into a new era of architectural design”, each office was judged based on the strength of their portfolios. “Whether small or large in number, their trailblazing teams are producing considered, dynamic designs that push the bounds of traditional typologies and point the industry in exciting new directions for the future,” said Architizer. See the list, featuring Montalba Architects below.

Pilar Guzman of Patina Modern and Chef Noah Sandoval posing together.

A Taste for Design: Throughlines Between Food and Design

The Gaggenau showroom, during Design Chicago at the iconic Chicago Merchandise Mart, was the venue for a dynamic conversation between Gaggenau Black Jacket Society member Chef Noah Sandoval of two MICHELIN starred restaurant Oriole and Gaggenau Club 1683 member and former editor-in-chief of Conde Nast Traveler, Pilar Guzman. The two discussed how food, design, ingredients, style and flavors all intersect.

A sleek, modern kitchen with tasteful wood cabinets.

AD Pro reveals Kitchen Design Secrets from 4 Top Designers

AD 100 designer Nicole Hollis, architect Chet Callahan, and Gaggenau Club 1683 designers Cesar Giraldo and Laurie Haefele share their perspectives on what makes a well-designed kitchen. As this piece from ADPro suggests “Large or small, tricked-out or simple, the kitchen is one of the most joyful, social spaces in the home—now, perhaps, more than ever. Relaying this more sentimental side, Haefele summed it up eloquently: “Decor of course is important,” she said, “but I really think it’s about who you’re with and being together with your loved ones and family.”

A Gaggenau cooktop featuring gas, induction, a teppanyaki grill, and downdraft ventilation.

ADPro Shares Critical Kitchen Considerations

AD PRO editor Mel Studach traveled with Gaggenau Club 1683 members from Milan to Strasbourg on an experiential tour, exploring the heritage, culinary and design connections of the Gaggenau brand. The journey began at Villa Necchi, where Gaggenau launched A Statement of Form — an immersive installation that presented the balance between tradition and progressiveness, materials and craft, and haute cuisine and ingredients.

En route, Studach discussed “what differentiates a good kitchen from a great one” with Club 1683 members. Read what they had to say.

The panel of experts mid-discussion.

What Makes the Ultimate Entertaining Kitchen?

AD 100 designer Nicole Hollis, architect Chet Callahan, and Gaggenau Club 1683 designers Cesar Giraldo and Laurie Haefele understand the fundamentals of creating ultimate entertaining spaces. They all agree it all begins with a well-planned kitchen. AD’s global features director Sam Cochran led a discussion on “what makes the ultimate entertaining kitchen,” exploring floor plans, design directions and the must-have products.

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Interior Design Best of Year Award Honors Gaggenau Vario 400 Series Downdraft Ventilation System

Cindy Allen, Editor in Chief, Interior Design celebrated the Best of Year projects and products during a Facebook Live event. Honoring the products "shaping our world", Cindy noted over 400 manufacturers from 24 countries submitted products for consideration.
See the full programming at http://designtvbysandow.com/catalog. Gaggenau was honored with the Best of Year Award for Kitchen Appliances. Cindy said of the Gaggenau System "the Gaggenau Downdraft Ventilation System has evolved to a new level of performance and sensory expression."

The speakers and panelists posing together at Gray Barns.

Celebrating the Gaggenau Professional Kitchen Principle

A lively panel discussion exploring what architecture and design professionals want in their own spaces and why was hosted by Gaggenau, County TV and Cottages and Gardens publications. The participants shared their personal choices including what they chose and why. They each spoke about what makes their personal spaces special, like incorporating fine art in the kitchen and using materials that have a “found” or “discovered” quality, as well as having a traceable provenance.

The five speakers smiling on a video chat together.

Convergence of Luxury and Sustainability

ADPro and Gaggenau brought together a panel of experts to discuss the intersection of wellness, sustainability and luxury in the home and kitchen. Sam Cochran, global features director for AD Pro facilitated the conversation. “Coming out of the pandemic, we have a renewed appreciation for emotional and mental health,” said AD 100 designer Corey Damen Jenkins. May Sung, Gaggenau Club 1683 member agreed: “Wellness is being able to have that ‘ahh’ moment.” Interior designer Charlie Hellstern believes, “Sustainability can be very simple: access to clean air, clean water. To be able to be in the sunshine and put your feet in the dirt.” Club 1683 member designer Peti Lau explained that investing in pieces that can stand the test of time is not only a sustainable choice, but a joyful one.

Brittany Chevalier McIntyre, of Luxe Interiors, talks with Sven Baacke and David Montalba.

DesignTV by Sandow|Luxe Interiors + Design - Luxe Makers Series

Gaggenau was invited by DesignTV Luxe Interiors + Design to participate in their Luxe Makers Series, where the stories of makers and their craft are featured. This episode gives an exclusive behind the scenes look into the materials, craftsmanship, design and performance details that make this heritage brand extraordinary.

Creative Director Sven Baacke discusses the history and legacy of the company as well as its holistic approach to concepting, engineering, and making products – based on the professional kitchen principle - for the home. Gaggenau Club 1683 member David Montalba of Montalba Architects joins Baacke, elaborating on the Gaggenau philosophies that go beyond the aesthetic, making the brand a timeless icon.

A luxurious kitchen with an ocean view.

The Future of the Luxury Kitchen

Gaggenau is pleased to have collaborated with Katie Olson, editor of ADPro, Architectural Digest’s digital destination geared to design pros, to produce a two-event series titled, ‘The Future of the Luxury Kitchen’. Each event features prominent residential designers and architects from two distinct US regions – East and West.